Straight Bourbon Ultra Premium
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bourbon does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Kept sealed in a cool, dark place, it will remain pristine indefinitely; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-smoked beef brisket, rich pecan pie, or artisanal dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Jim Beam's '1795' Ultra Premium Straight Bourbon is a legendary liquid tribute to the year Johannes Jacob Boehm—who later anglicized his name to Beam—sold his very first barrel of corn whiskey in Kentucky. Crafted in the heart of the Bluegrass State, this highly limited release celebrates over two centuries of family distilling heritage. Distilled from a classic mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, and aged in deeply charred new American white oak barrels, it embodies the pinnacle of the Beam family's craft. The limestone-filtered water of Kentucky and the dramatic seasonal temperature swings of the local climate work in tandem to extract rich vanilla, toasted oak, and deep caramel notes from the wood. This ultra-premium bottling represents a historic milestone, offering a complex, full-bodied sensory journey through American whiskey history.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1795 by Jacob Beam, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. stands as the preeminent pillar of Kentucky bourbon heritage. Situated in Clermont, Kentucky, amidst the rolling limestone hills of Bullitt and Nelson counties, the distillery leverages the region’s calcium-rich, iron-free spring water, which naturally purifies the mash and enhances clarity. The production philosophy centers on a proprietary heirloom yeast strain maintained continuously since the repeal of Prohibition, combined with a sour-mash fermentation method and traditional column still distillation. Maturation occurs in heavily charred, new American white oak barrels held in multi-story open-air rickhouses, subject to the drastic seasonal temperature swings of the continental climate that drive deep wood extraction. Under the stewardship of seventh- and eighth-generation Master Distillers Fred Noe and Freddie Noe, the distillery produces benchmark expressions such as the iconic Jim Beam White Label, Single Barrel, Double Oak, and Straight Rye, maintaining an unbroken continuity of classic American whiskey craftsmanship.